The snowstorm has not yet completely ended. Foreigners invaded the northeastern border. They were prepared in advance and did not break through the defense line, blocking the foreigners at the border.
Despite this, there were still many casualties among the people on the border.
Zhulan was worried about Wu Ming when she heard the news. The news she got was all passed on, and many of it was inaccurate. When she asked Zhou Shuren, Zhou Shuren didn't understand either.
Zhou Shuren was very optimistic, "This winter raid did not break through the defense line, and the foreigners have missed the opportunity. As long as we hold on to the winter, we will have the initiative next spring. This war is over, and victory will bring us peace for the next ten years." "Safe."
Zhulan said: "I don't know how many lives were lost in the war."
Zhou Shuren comforted him, "Last year, our equipment was equipped with new equipment, the combat effectiveness was greatly improved, and the casualties were also reduced."
Zhulan had a strange expression. If the hidden clues had not been discovered last year, the imperial court would not have had the money to replace equipment for the soldiers. She said quietly: "Speaking of which, our wings are really strong. It seems that we have indirectly changed a lot of things."
Zhou Shuren also felt the same. He analyzed in his mind more than once that without last year's windfall, the emperor would not have had the confidence to decide the outcome. Although there would be a battle sooner or later, it would not be next year.
The next day, Miss Yao Er came to say goodbye, "I don't know when I will see you again when I return to Beijing this time. I leave everything to my aunt."
Zhulan asked, "Is County Master Shen going back to Beijing together?"
Yao Yao didn't hide anything, "Yes, my brother has already left for the border. My father is worried about his grandson, so he sent someone to invite him in person this time."
If it weren't for her father's tough attitude, she and her sister-in-law would not have returned to the capital. They had planned to delay their return for a day, but unfortunately their father insisted that they go back.
Zhulan thought to herself that Yao Wenzhe did not stop Yao Zheyu from leaving because he wanted to catch County Master Shen. The child in his belly was very dangerous. "Although the road back to Beijing is open, there are still refugees. When you return to Beijing this time, Be more careful."
Yao Yao smiled lightly and said, "Prince Shen has sent his own bodyguards to follow you. You will be safe on the road."
Zhulan smiled. She had forgotten that County Master Shen's brother was here, "That's good."
Yao Yao sighed in her heart. The days away from home were the easiest. Even if her sister-in-law had many rules, she was very comfortable. But when she returned home, she felt like she was in a cage and she could no longer control herself.
Yao Yao said goodbye, and Mrs. Song went out to see her off in person. Yao Yao walked with her head lowered, listening to the footsteps in front of her, she raised her head and was stunned for a moment, then she came to her senses and greeted her slightly.
Mrs. Song was surprised, "Master Shi."
Shi Qingju said politely, "Long time no see, Granny Song. How is everything?"
Mrs. Song smiled and said, "Everything is fine. I'm sorry to bother you, sir. I'm sorry that the master and mistress will be happy when he comes back."
Shi Qing was also happy in his heart. After being away for a long time and coming to Zhou Mansion again, he realized how much he missed this place. "I won't bother my mother-in-law to give it away."
Mrs. Song smiled and said, "Okay."
Yao Yao didn't say anything and didn't look much. She remembered Mr. Shi with just a few glances. She had heard of Shi Qing but didn't remember it in her heart. When she saw him again, she recalled it carefully and then smiled again. Mr. Shi It has nothing to do with her, she doesn't need to think too much.
In the main courtyard, Zhulan was happy to see Shi Qing, "I'm back."
The corners of Shi Qing's mouth turned up a little, "I arrived in the capital before the heavy snowfall. I wanted to come back and have a look after making arrangements. Unexpectedly, the heavy snow closed the city and the roads were open, so my nephew came over."
Zhulan looked at Shi Qing's confident look and said with a smile: "Now you are the master of the Juren Festival. Congratulations."
Shi Qing narrowed his eyes, "My nephew is here today because of the cultivation of adults."
Zhulan sighed in her heart, Shi Qing had changed a lot, and she didn't know what kind of training he had gone through this year, "I, an old woman, won't talk to you anymore. Chang Lian and the others must have gotten the news. You haven't seen each other for a long time. There must be a lot to talk about, so go ahead.”
Shi Qing stood up and said, "My nephew will leave first."
"good."
Shi Qing went out. Zhulan looked at the gifts in front of the table and opened them. The jade carvings were in pairs. Zhulan motioned to Liu Ya to put them away.
In the courtyard of the third room, Chang Lian and Meng Jie surrounded Shi Qing. Chang Lian said, "I won't ask any other questions. I'll just ask where you got in the exam."
Shi Qing, "You know I can't get into the top three, fifth place."
Meng Jie smiled and said, "Chang Lian, this is your strong competitor. You have to work hard next year so that you don't end up not getting into the top two."
Chang Lian was heartbroken. He was under so much pressure. He might not be able to enter the top two. "The competition this year is really fierce."
Meng Jie drank tea, "You should be glad that He Shu didn't participate. It would be more intense if he did."
Chang Lian was silent. He didn't have the reading talent of his younger brother. The results he achieved in a few days were all due to his hard work. Compared to He Shu and the overly smart Shi Qing, he was stupid, "You also let it slip." One, luckily Changzhi didn’t attend.”
Shi Qing has been away for a long time, and he is in a semi-closed state. Apart from constant news from his family in Beijing, there is not much news from Jinzhou. "Who is He Shu? He is very powerful?"
Chang Lian paused for a moment, and then said: "Ah, a very powerful person, Wu Zhu's fiancé, withdrew because something happened."
Shi Qing smiled and said, "That can be considered Master Zhou's half-son-in-law."
Miss Wu has been raised in the Zhou Mansion, and she is considered half a young lady in the Zhou Mansion.
Chang Lian looked at Shi Qing and chuckled in his heart, "Yes, half a son-in-law."
In the capital, the queen's bedroom, Zhang Jinghong developed a high fever that night after seeing a man who looked like his father. He thought for several days in a daze that he was cured, but his heart felt cold. He didn't believe in his guess, so he needed to test it. .
The female official came out quickly and said, "The Queen is not feeling well. Please come back, Fifth Prince."
Zhang Jinghong's heart felt cold. He had been so busy that he had forgotten how long it had been since he saw his mother. She had rarely seen her before, but she could still see her. Since she saw him once on New Year's Eve, he has not seen her until now. Mother, is it already so obvious
He was full of calculations, but he ignored many things, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. In his nightmare, the prince's eldest brother's disgust at the pressure, and the stern look in his father's eyes appeared in his mind again, and he stood up in a panic. Tea set on hand.
The female officer was stunned, "Fifth prince?"
Zhang Jinghong's eyes were red, "I want to see the Queen Mother. Queen Mother, I am the fifth child. Please meet me."
In the back hall, the queen was teasing her granddaughter with a hydrangea. She didn't even turn around when she heard the shout. The female officer beside her quickly retreated, "Fifth prince, please don't make any noise."
Zhang Jinghong pushed away the female officer in front of him and wanted to move forward. The queen's stand-in female officer was skilled in martial arts. He did not dare to do anything in the queen's palace. He knelt on the ground in frustration, "Mother, I am Your son!"